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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-03-17
THE DREGs-YEs,T THE SCUM.
The Class OF Patriots Whom Bragg and Warner
Malicued.

The Class or Patriots Whom Bragg and Warner
MAligHed.
EDITOR NATIONAL tribune: Congressman
Bragg, Warner and others having charged in
their recent speeches in opposition to the De-
pendent Pension Bill that the ex- Union soldier
inmates of almshOuses are the dregs OF the
earth, who, having enlisted out of almshouses
toward the close of the war. naturally returned
to those institutions again upon being dis
charged from the service, without having seen
an armed rebel" and those now defeuseless de-
tenders Of the Nation not having the oppOrtu-
nifty TO defend themselves by disproving these
foul ISLANDERS, we have taken il upon ourselves
to examine into the records of IS of these patri-
OTIS, impartially selected ut random from the
large number who are inmates OF the Lancaster
County Almshouse and if with your accus-
toned generosity you will permit us we will,
through the medium Of your paper, present the
result Of our investigations, that your readers
may judge for themselves rs to the tTuthfulness
of the assertions contained in the speeches re-
ferred to:
James Van Aulan-Enlisted at the age of II
served two years; fought at Cold HarbOr
taken prisoner Is a helpless paralytic.
Charles Helmuth-Aged %; served four
years; fought at second Bull Run, Frederick
burg and Gettysburg. Eyes affected and gen.
eral disability.
George Dorwart-Served three years; fought
at Malvern Hill and Gettysburg. Affection Of
the lungs
James Keenan-Servcd four years; fought at
Pea Ridge, Corinth, Black River. Yicksburg,
Pittsburg Landing. and with Sheridan in the
Valley. Complication Of diseases.
Henry Ehler-Served II months: fought ut
Atlanta. Jones5oro. and participated in the
march 10 the sea. General disability.
William Mclaughlin Served two years;
wounded in leg in seven days fight.
Frank Smith-Seryed two years; fought at
Wilson's Creek, Mo. Consumption and liver
complaint.
Laurance Wind-Aged so years; served in
Mexico and throughout the rebellion.
Henry Collins-Served three years; fought
At Fredericksburg and Charlottesville. Rheu-
matism and general debility.
John HoiIman-Served three years; fought
at Gettysburg and with Sheridan in the Valley.
Saber cut on head and hand
William d. Broom-Served from '6l to '65;
| fought at Antictam and with Sheridan in the
| Valley; prisoner seven months. Heart and
| lung troubles.
James Queen-Served four years; fought of
second Bull Run. Fredericksburg. Chancellors-
/ vile and Hatcher's Run. Deafness aud gen.
eral disability.
John Shay-Served from 81 to 90; fought
at South Mountain. Antietam. Malvern HILL
/ Cedar Mountain, before Richmond and at Get
tySDurg.
James McCarthy-served two years; wound
/ ed in leg at Fredericksburg.
Fred. Nicholson-Ser three years; fought
at Nashville. Right arm paralyzed from ex-
/ posure.
George Barnes-Served three years; fought
at Preble's Farm, Hatcher's Run. Five Forks
and AppOmattOX. General disability.
Two of the above named receive triling pen
sions.-A. &. LEoNARD, Chairman AlmshOusC
| Committee; JAMES T. CRAWFORD, Commander
of Post 400. GAR.
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"Ohin al Geiitshnrc.v

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: In your issue
Of Feb. II we observe an omission which we
think well to correct. 1t is stated that Ohio
had at Gettysburg the 4th, 9Th, Sth, 25th, 55th,
6lst, I'D, 10th, sd and 10Th regiments of
infantry, etc. To this list, to make it correct.
we must add the 7th, 29th, and Goth, for these
were in the same brigade with the 5th, M
manded by Col. G. Candy, Of the 6Gth Ohio,
First Brigade, Second Division. Twelfth Corps.
We took part in that fraeas," and did both
shooting and shouting among the boulders OF
Chips Hill. And when the marking time
comes our places in the line will be found to
have been at the front
No preventing Providence, and circumstances
permitting. we hope in September next to meet
with the survivors Of that battlefield from the
Buckeye State. Boys, we are few days older,
aud are being mustered out of lifes ranks aud
service rapidly, bnt let Us hope and plan for a
royal meeting ION the acres Of blood and
sacrcdness when Summer time is gliding into
Autumn.-OwEN HICKS, Co. G, 9Th Ohio, Orderly
Sergeant, Co. b, 9Th Ohio, Dancansville, Pa.
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THE DEPENDENT BILL.
The Way it Strikes a chiraso Comrado.


EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: have a little
good news for you ia your gallant fight for the
dependent veterans. In our ConErcssi Dnal Dis
trlci--lGird lliinOis-we have had bitter
cuutcst Ina wears past. 50 that Col. George X.
Davis our Old stauch friend, was defeated in
nomination. and n bright young Democrat,
James III. Ward. was elected. many of US help
ing him Ward into Congress Now L am
happy 90 say that Jimmy" stood by n bTayely.
iie voted in the first place for the Dependent
Pension Bill, aud had the courage 10 vote
against the veto. lie now rctrcs 20 private
lltc conscious Of having done ms whole duty,
and although Of opposite politics from Col.
/ Davis, he has worn the mantle worthiiy.
In answer to my letter Mr.. Ward writes me
thus, on Feb. p lsS7: when the bill came
Up originally / voted FOR IL. always contend
4 cd that il was a matter Of duty that the coun-
I try owed 10 the old aud helpless soldiers and
4 the dependent parents Of deceased soldiers 10
! take care %. them, and acted upon this idea.
81 voted yesterday again for the bill-to pass
+ IL over the Presidents veto. ] regret 10 say
! that many who voted Cor the bill on its first
] passage deserted rs yesterday, aud instead of
/ standing 10y the brave heroes of the late war,
/ they sustained the Presidents veto. Out OF
+ the 20 Members OF the Illinois delegation, only
/ three voted against the bill
This sounds particularly refreshing after
reading Gen, Bragg's TRADE against us old
bummcrS, coffee coolers and dCadbeats.
By the way, have just read the following
notice under head Of " Deaths IN one OF the
4 Chicago daily papers: March 3, at Chatta-
nooEa, Tenn, Merit ii. Dement,, Of Chicago,
! aged IS years"
lie was probably the youngest soldier IN the
war, and belonged to an Illinois regiment,
coming out of the war all broken down, and
/ for the past four or FIVE years has been strug-
! Cling TO regain his health. lie was one of the
! finest stenographers i'm this country, but has
enieebed heath compelled him 10 give up has
/ profession and seek more congenial climes
Alas. Gen. BraGg's insulting remarks about
/ wornOut veterans will not affect him. He had
no pension aud probably never applied for one
Go ahead IN your gallant fight and the old
boys viii stand by You. Meare again enlisted
for the war and viii fight il out II il takes
all summer" We think we can down any
man who sent a high priced substitute and
then vetoes pension bills.-Z. T. GRIFFIN, Co.
/ T. 1920 y. u, Chicago. III.
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SILVER SPRINGS PARK.
A Comraae TeLs lhe Lam Truth about the natte

Comrade Tells The Plain Truth About the Natter
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: On account
OF the false inducements held out 10 mechanics
and lab0rcrs by the Silver Springs Park Florida
Land Company in recent advertisement in
your paper, wherein my name was mentioned
in regard 10 sale Of my property, am receiving
numbers Of letters every day from comrades
all oyer the country, inqairng as 30 the truth
fitness Of the Land Company's statements;
aud IN consideration Of the wide circulatio of
JHE NATIONAL TRIBUNE among the old SOL
dlcrs ] desire TO answer their inquiries through
the columns OF your paper, by stating facts, so
That no more may be misled. This tract is
almost entirely high, dry pine land with an
underground Of scrub-0ak, called black
jack" win q plentiful supply Of clear, soft
Waicr and, believe. healthy location Soil
sandy. Yet at present il is 10 place for me-
chanie on laborng man. Many who have been
induced 10 come here under the false REPRESENT
atIons that they would find abundance OF
work, and being fortunate enough 10 posses,
the means have left on the next train: while
Others have tried 10 raise money on their lots
aud orange tracts 10 pay their expenses home.
and a few days ago q subscription was circulated
among tie settlers 10 raise money 10 defr.ly the
expenses Of one poor fellow back 10 Boston.
There are no manufactures, machine-shops or
anything else TO induce mechanics or laborcrs
10 come here. AT thsdat there are two houses
being built, aud there are more mechanics and
/ iab0rers here now than can find work 20 DO
I While ! believe this 10 be a healthy location
aud desirable place for Winter home, vet |
would warn comrades that il you come here
expecting 10 fad labor 10 depend ON for your
support, you will be greatly disappointed, and
my advice Is, unless you have money or work
assured you by some reliable settler stay al
honc.-E. q. Granville Past Assistant
9narlerihasier-GeHeia GAR. Department OF
Missouri, Silver Springs Park, Fla.
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MIC the city row. as IL has so improved and
grown into a magnificent city. No, ! shall
never again see Washington. I'm getting 10
old 10 travel"
UNCLE SANS OLD uULHs TO DE SOLD.
The Secretary Of the Navy has given orders
10 have the following vessels prepared for the
purpose Of being appraised by the Board Of In
sprcton under the provisions of the act Of
March 3, lsS3 The vessels have heretofore
been stricken from the Navy Register as unfit
for further service ia the Navy. They viii
now be stripped Of everything that it IS con-
silcrcl advisable 10 retain, and the Board will
apprai,e their value with the view OF inviting
bid, FOR their purchase: At san Francisco
CyanC, Lackawauna, Shenandoah and Nachu-
sett; az League lslaud-Pilgrim; al New
York Tennessee, Powhatan ana TleonderoGa.
The law requires that proposals shall be invited
by public advertisement for condemned vessels
recommended TO be sold.
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mark her TRANSACTIONS as mastery. This ex-
cellent story will find many admirers.
Ma-.ygnaz

mark her TRANSACTIONS as mastery. This ex-
cellent story will find many admirers.
Magazines.
Lipginc0tfS Maqd-iHs.-Iucy G. Lille con-
tributes the complete novel for March. It is en-
titled KeuyOn's Wife," and the scene is laid
partly in " Little Fem" quaint island Off the
coast of Maine, and partly in Boston aud its
vicinity. The hero Is q newspaper correspond
ent; the heroine j. a native OF the island. beau
tiful, but unaccOnpished. who by TesOlute en-
deavor makes herself a companion for her hus-
hand, and wins his love after marriage. Robert
]. Burlette contributes the Confessions of a
Reformed Humorist," the quaint wit Of which
bellies his pretended reformation. Another
personal article OF great interest is the Rev. w.
III. Milburn's "AutobiOgraphical Notes of a
Congressional Chaplain" Henry C. Lea attacks
The Policy Of Insurance" Fred. Perry Pow
ers discusses " Rent and Taxes"
NOTES
The frOntispicce Of the forthcoming March
Hdrpcy's Is one of Abbey's naive pictures, illus
trating Sunday phase of the good old days of
our grandmothers. 1t is called The Day of
Rest" In one corner of the high pew young
woman cd her small hoy are peacefully slum-
bCTing, while the worthy pastor stretches out
his discourse. Tho spirit and aspect of life in
the 18th century, rs admirably represented in
this drawing is pleasantly described in The
Editors Easy Chair by George William Cur
It's.
DR.. William 4. Hammond than whom there
is no better authority, will open the April
Popular Science Monthly with an able article en-
titled - Brain-FOrGing in Childhood" The
paper gives a vivid picture of the evils of the
ook-cramming process. now 50 common in both
public and private schools. aud also contains a
strong plea for fewer studies moro direct con-
facts with Nature, and less Of the intervention
OF books.
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SbIeldS's Di,i,iep. Attention,

COMRADES: The Winchester club will cele-
brate the 18th anniversary Of the battle OF
Winchester Kearnstown), at Memorial Hall.
Toledo, Wednesday evening. the 23d inst
Bring your corn-cob pipes and "reminiscences
OF the old campfrCs ia the Shenandoah Valley,
aud let us enjoy the occasion. The affair Will
be Informal; coffee and hard tacl, will be pro-
vidod. All soldiers who at any time served in
any Of the Tegimental or other organizations OF
Shields's Division, are, by virtue Of that fact
cordially invited 10 be present. Let Us join
hands on this joyful occasion and revive the
memories Of our glorious old commander.-W
COELETT, Secretary; JOIN fAsKIS, President
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Real War Photographs.

We have received from Comrade John C.
Taylor, No. II Allen Place, Hartford, Conn,
samples of some of the real war photographs
which he is publishing. Ii IS rare treat and
one which any old soldier would appreciate TO
sit down with these views and good glass
and inst live the past over again; to see those
scenes Of trial aud danger" come up before
us again as clear. vivid and real rs only pho
Biography can make possible. These views
were made by the Government photographers,
and are beyond doubt genuine and valuable.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-03-17
OUR FLAG AND IT'S HISTORY
A Unique Picture Showing the Origin and Growth
OF the American Flag.

II. w. Kelley, I'll SAMSON street, Philadel
phia. has gotten out picture of unusual merit
Ii contains all the flags in the history of Oul
country from the irst one raised by the Colo
mics until the final adoption OF the Star Spangled
Banner with its - stripes and star for each
State. The whole is beautifully printed in colors
In the center is an emblematic picture, contain
ing all the various devices that were suggested
for the flag from the frst. The work was done
under the supervision of Gen. Il. L. Fisher
Commandant Of the Signal Corps of the United
States Army, and it has received unstinteC
praise from eminent men all over the country
is % by % in size, and the retail price is 80
cents. IL makes a charming ornament for 8
Post room or a homo.
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"He who is false to present duty" says
Henry Ward Beecher. breaks thread in the
loom. and will find the flaw when he may have
forgotten its canse" ease in point occurs to
u.s. Mr.. Vim. Ryder, of 81 Jefferson street,
Buffalo, n. Y, recently told reporter that. e"
had large abcess on each leg that kept con-
tinually discharging for twenty years Moth
Ing did me any good except DIR. Pierca's Col
den Medical Discovery Ii cured me-" Here
is a volume expressed in few words Mr.. Ry-
der's experience is entitled to our readers
careful consderation.-Th Sun.
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EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Having no
ticod your statement that there were only three
Union soldiers IN the present Senate, wish TO
state that Hon. Cushman X Davis, Senator
elect from Minnesota served as First Lieuten-
AMI Of Go. i, 2oth Wis, from Sept. /, 1862
until the lth Of March, 1864, when he resigned.
JAMES MURPHY, S. V. C., Veteran Post, No.
D. q. A. r., National Home, o.
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Addre.se, Wanted.

Maj. Fred. e. Lowe, of Bangor. Ne, wants
the addresses Of the following members of his
old cOmpany-B, LIST Ne. III. A.: Amos Burgess,
John w. Beede, Serg't Henry Bell, Serg't
Arthur Belts, Joseph X. Atkins Ambrose Boyle,
John Chapman, Charles w. Jones, Henry j.
Kimbail, Corp1 Benz. +. Hatch, Jas. Longhrey.
Charles w. Lunt, Charles ii. Lord John III.
Mason. James b. Robbins. John Richardson,
Charles Stade, Charles III. Stewart. Peter Tibdo,
VIM. III. Wakefield and Gorge l.. Wilson.
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Mn. Genrrnl Sherman

vile Of the General Of the United States Army,
says: have frequently purchased Durang's
Rheumatic Remedy for friends suffering with
rheumatism, aud IN every instance il worked
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ternally and cures quickly, thoroughly and
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medicine wall reach. Write for free 80 pag,
pamphlet 10 Il. X. Helphenstine, Druggist
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A buyer OF pair of the famous Plymouth
Rock 80 Pants, Well pleased with his purchase,
recently wrote the makers that he supposed
lhey named their goods after an equally famous
breed Of poultry, because they "sct " SO we'll
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ave have used Red Star Cough Cure" write
the sisters of the Notre Dame. Govaustown,
Md, for the cure Of coughs, oppression ef the
chest and sore throat" Price twenty five cents
a bottle.
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CuRE FOR TILE DEAF.

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- The oldest woman la Ohio il Mrs Nancy ALI
Frost. 81 Lowell who Was born O,i - 1854 and
Is stil vigorous and able 10 walk about her house
aud yard without aid.
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THE yEro PREsIDENr.D

President Cleveland will in all probability
90 down to history as the Veto" Executive.
for not one of his predecessors has record in
TINS respect which can bear the slightes, com
paris0n 60 Ais. lis vct0cs outuumbcr those of
al former Presidents When Andrew johnson
anu Congress got guarding. lac sent in vetoes
rather pientliuliy, but - his opponents had
much more Than thrce-fourths majority in
both Houses, aud ovorrulcd him promptly, he
alter while b came worried and would sign
bills he DAD not like, contcutug himself with
protest. lf the Republicans had not had so
large majority at that time Mr. johnson would
doubtless have vetoed more bills than has Mr.
Cleveland. Mr.. Clcyeland's rocket" veto
prcr0gatiyc yas "a the close OF the last session
also awaited Of 10 au extent which not one of
has predecessors ever dreamed Of lie killed
no lcss tlaH 80 measures which had received
The sanci ion VI both Houses by simply refusing
10 sign them
JET DAVIS NOT TO VISIT WASHINGTON.
IL has been widely published that Jefferson
Davis would accompany one of the Soutberu
military companies 60 Washington on the on
casion o. the national drill here in Nav Tbi.
seems 10 be- "a mistake, AS lac has written "a }
Trend here have been invited 20 10 "a
washington hs tie guest OF Che rifle c0mpany
oil AlcksDurg' which ! appreciated very much
but have not Thought Of going ] never ex.
poet 10 sec Washington again. ID has been n
great many years since J was there. and the
country has undergone many changes II
would bc pleasant 90 view The scenes In and
about Washington which were once so familiar
10 me though : doubt If would hardly recog
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-11-10
Tho persian's Lack of CISanlin ess,

As the Persians are filthy beyond be-
lief in their personal habits, it is no I'M
usual thing to see high .dignitary giving
himself airs in coat glittering with pre-
cious stones and resplendent with gold,
while vermin are dafntily picking their
way between the clusters of diamonds on
his breast, in full view of his royal master,
Their public baths, although they num-
Der by the hundred in each of the larger
towns, prevent clearly habits rather than
promote them. The water in the common
tanks not alone serves for the additions
Of hundreds, but is changed only twice q
week as rule, while the towels furnished
are never washed, and only hung out to
dry in the broiling sun along the mud
walls of the bathing establishment Dis
eases due to or aggravated by uncleanli-
ness are, therefore, frightfully common in
Persia, even among small children. AS
for their clothes, they put them on, like
the Chinese, layer after layer, as the
weather grows colder, and peel them
selves again In the same fashion as the
sun wakes fiercer and fiercer. They
always sleep, men and women, in at least
one full suit of clothes, and during the
winter in half dozen, covering their
heads tightly with quilted skull cap,
afterward drawing the coverlet over the
head, and thus preventing the fresh air
from getting into their lungs.-Wolf Won
Schierbrand in The Cosmopolitan.
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